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Huai'an, China

Major city · Population 2.5M

Huai'an is the 50th largest city in China with a population of approximately 2,494,013 people as of 2026. This makes it the 151st largest city in the world, accounting for 0.18% of China's total population of 1.41B. Huai'an is classified as a major city and operates in the Asia/Shanghai timezone. The average annual temperature is 16.2°C with 943 mm of rainfall per year. The city sits at an elevation of 20 meters above sea level.

Population

2,494,013

Global Rank

#151

Country Rank

#50

% of China

0.18%

Avg Temperature

16.2°C

Annual Rainfall

943 mm

Elevation

20 m

Timezone

Asia/Shanghai

Huai'an on the Map

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Climate in Huai'an

Huai'an's warmest month is Aug and the coldest is Jan. The wettest month is Jul with 325 mm of rainfall.

Average Monthly Temperature

1.8°C
Jan
2.7°C
Feb
9.6°C
Mar
16.2°C
Apr
21.2°C
May
26.4°C
Jun
28.7°C
Jul
29.3°C
Aug
25.6°C
Sep
16.8°C
Oct
12.1°C
Nov
3.9°C
Dec
1.8°C29.3°C

Monthly Rainfall

25 mm
Jan
76 mm
Feb
73 mm
Mar
46 mm
Apr
32 mm
May
67 mm
Jun
325 mm
Jul
102 mm
Aug
101 mm
Sep
74 mm
Oct
21 mm
Nov
1 mm
Dec

China at a Glance

Country Population

1,408,975,000

Capital

Beijing

Region

Eastern Asia

Major Cities

640

GDP per Capita

$13,303

Life Expectancy

78.0 years

Urban Population

65.9%

Growth Rate

-0.00%

Nearest Major Cities

Closest cities to Huai'an with over 100,000 people

Cities closest to Huai'an by distance
CityPopulationDistance
Suqian1,437,68578 km
Xinghua105,918105 km
Suicheng256,665106 km
Xinyi300,511108 km
Yancheng1,615,717109 km
Lianyungang2,001,009114 km
Pizhou343,421127 km
Yangzhou1,584,237138 km

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Huai'an?

The population of Huai'an, China is approximately 2,494,013 people, making it the 151st largest city in the world and the 50th largest in China.

Is Huai'an the capital of China?

No, the capital of China is Beijing. Huai'an is the 50th largest city in the country.

What is the climate like in Huai'an?

Huai'an has an average annual temperature of 16.2°C and receives 943 mm of rainfall per year. The warmest month is Aug and the coldest is Jan.

What timezone is Huai'an in?

Huai'an is in the Asia/Shanghai timezone.